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Advancement & Partnerships:
Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy.
Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.
The Opportunity:
The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement is embedded within UCF’s Barry S. Miller College of Business, leading the development and execution of events and programs that build alumni relationships and grow annual giving. This role is a key connector between the college and its graduates, creating meaningful engagement opportunities that turn alumni pride into lasting philanthropic support.
Responsibilities:
Plan and lead college-based events that strengthen alumni connections, drawing on established university-wide alumni programs such as regional networking events, community service initiatives, and game-day gatherings.
Champion the university's annual giving day within the college, building awareness and participation among alumni, faculty, staff, and students.
Recruit, train, and evaluate volunteers who support the college's alumni chapter, mentorship program, and other engagement activities.
Build and expand a mentorship program for college alumni and students through UCF's online alumni networking platform.
Contribute content for alumni communications, including email, web, social media, direct mail, text outreach, and college-specific newsletters, applying best practices to boost engagement.
Conduct one-on-one outreach to alumni through in-person, phone, and virtual conversations to build relationships and identify engagement opportunities.
Support full participation from the college's alumni board members.
Work with the university's central alumni team to grow the number of college alumni registered on the online networking platform and encourage repeat use.
Track and report on alumni engagement activity using the university's donor and alumni database to measure progress against program goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in higher education alumni relations, advancement, or a related development function.
Experience managing vendor relationships or contracts through a full lifecycle, including renewals and payment tracking.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing events, ideally with a fundraising or engagement component.
Experience recruiting, training, or managing volunteers or program participants.
Familiarity with donor or constituent relationship management (CRM) systems such as Blackbaud CRM, Raisers Edge, or Salesforce.
Experience creating content for email, social media, or web communications.
Experience with annual giving campaigns or peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with comfort in public-facing and one-on-one settings.
Experience working within a college or academic unit inside a larger university structure.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $48,722 - $57,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting salary will vary based on several factors, including education and relevant experience. The anticipated pay scale indicated for this position generally applies to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and several of the preferred qualifications outlined above. All offers are contingent on successful background and reference screens.
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
Advancement and PartnershipsWork Schedule
UCF business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Type of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$48,722.00 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
09-30-2026-12-00-AMThe University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
For general application or posting questions, please email [email protected].
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree
- At least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Authorization to work for any U.S. employer
- Experience in higher education alumni relations, advancement, or a related development function
- Experience managing vendor relationships or contracts through renewals and payment tracking
- Experience planning and executing events, preferably involving fundraising or engagement
- Experience recruiting, training, or managing volunteers or program participants
- Familiarity with donor or constituent relationship management systems such as Blackbaud CRM, Raiser's Edge, or Salesforce
- Experience creating email, social media, or web content
- Experience with annual giving campaigns or peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills in public-facing and one-on-one settings
- Experience working within a college or academic unit inside a larger university
University of Central Florida Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about University of Central Florida and has not been reviewed or approved by University of Central Florida.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is provided through the State of Florida Group Insurance Program, including medical, dental, vision, basic life, and optional supplemental plans administered via People First. Enrollment timing is clearly defined for new hires, with coverage able to start as soon as the month after hire.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include the FRS Pension Plan, FRS Investment Plan, and the State University System Optional Retirement Program for eligible roles, plus voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Reemployment rules and continuation of health/life coverage in retirement are also outlined.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Nine paid holidays are recognized annually, with the possibility of additional paid personal leave days at the President’s discretion, and certain employees receive a personal holiday each year. Faculty also have access to leave programs such as sabbaticals and professional development leave.
University of Central Florida Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1963 to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program, UCF has been making an impact on the state, the nation — and outer space — ever since. With 13 colleges and more than 230 degree programs, your passion lies at one of our campus locations designed to help you succeed. From the main campus in east Orlando to UCF Downtown and Rosen College of Hospitality Management to the Academic Health Sciences Campus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn in the heart of your industry. UCF also has multiple regional locations and fully online programs — including online bachelor’s degrees, online graduate degrees, online certificates and more — to ensure that you can achieve your dreams whenever and wherever you want. Being part of the UCF alumni family means... being a community. A group of people who have a UCF experience, who care about the university and who want to stay connected to it. Being the voice of UCF alumni. Upholding and creating the traditions of UCF. We began with 423, and now we are over 340,000 strong. Our UCF experience has altered us. It has stuck with us. It has changed us. We engage the world with spirit and pride. We are passionate. We are enthusiastic. We are dedicated. We inform, educate and inspire. We embrace our inner Knights. We love our alma mater. We bleed black and gold. We are UCF.
